New York City
By virtue of its dense, diverse population and vibrant cultural and economic life, New York City stands alone as the world’s most exhilarating destination. From the moment you arrive, you will feel its energy and enjoy its wonders.
Conveniently located near the heart of the action, Junior Tours, the premier educational student travel company, has been guiding groups to NYC for over 50 years. Our proximity keeps us attuned to the city's latest highlights, trends, and experiences, ensuring your trip feels fresh and immersive.
From the dazzling lights of Broadway to the towering ambition of Wall Street, and from the masterpieces of MoMA to the creative streets of SoHo, a visit to this remarkable city can spark a student’s passion for theater, finance, fashion, or the arts. As the leader in student travel, Junior Tours is uniquely positioned to create a meaningful, customized New York adventure tailored to your group's interests.
Our professional tour team eagerly awaits the opportunity to turn your group's dreams into reality, drawing on decades of expertise in safe, enriching student travel.
New York City Landmarks
Statue of Liberty
This iconic symbol of freedom was a gift of friendship from the people of France in 1886. Made of copper, Lady Liberty holds a book with the inscription July 4, 1776 in one hand a torch of freedom in the other.
Central Park
Central Park is the first public park built in America. Inside its more than 850 acres, some popular stops include Strawberry Fields, the Great Lawn, Bethesda Fountain and the Alice in Wonderland statue.
Times Square
Times Square, often referred to as the “Crossroads of the World,” is the iconic center of Manhattan. It hosts a concentration of well-known theaters, stores and animated billboards. More than a million people gather each year on New Year’s Eve to the ball drop.
Empire State Building
Standing 102 stories tall, the Empire State Building was the world’s tallest office building for more than 40 years. The 1931 Art Deco building has 2 million square feet of office space and offers a view of 80 miles on a clear day.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Completed in 1879, this Neo-Gothic masterpiece has long stood as a cornerstone of Catholic life in the United States. Today, its soaring spires and stained-glass windows offer visitors a powerful blend of history, beauty, and quiet reflection in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
Rockefeller Center
A model of urban planning and design, Rockefeller Center is famous most for its large Christmas tree and gold statue “Prometheus” which overlooks the ice rink in winter.
United Nations
The headquarters of the World Organization is located on an 18-acre site on the East side of Manhattan. Visitors explore historic chambers, learn how global decisions are made, and view exhibits that highlight the UN’s peacekeeping, humanitarian, and sustainability efforts.
Federal Hall
At a time when New York City was the nation’s capital, it was here that George Washington took the oath of office as the first U.S. President on April 30, 1789.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Serves as the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring 9/11’s continuing significance.
Grand Central Terminal
Constructed of glass and steel, the 100-foot wide by 650-foot long structure rivaled the Eiffel Tower and Crystal Palace for primacy as the most dramatic engineering achievement of the 19th century.
Intrepid Air Sea Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum lets visitors explore the historic aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, view iconic aircraft and the Space Shuttle Enterprise, and experience hands-on exhibits showcasing aviation, naval history, and space exploration.
Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History features world-class exhibits spanning dinosaurs, oceans, space, and world cultures. Visitors enjoy immersive galleries that make science and discovery exciting for all ages.
DRAMA
Broadway
“The Great White Way” is home to 41 theaters that feature the very best of what live theatrical performance aspire to be.
Workshops
Master classes in acting, improvisation, musical theatre and vocal training are offered. You will work with broadway professionals in a private studio setting to provide your students valuable training.
Radio City Music Hall
Located in Rockefeller Center, this Art Deco showplace is known for its Rockettes and legendary stage. Visitors enjoy its grand architecture, rich history, and behind-the-scenes tours.
Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center is a premier performing arts campus featuring the Met Opera, New York City Ballet, and world-class concert halls. Visitors enjoy stunning architecture and inspiring cultural experiences.
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall, as it came to be known in the 1895 season, is a world-renowned concert venue celebrated for its acoustics and storied performances.
Hudson Theatre Tour
Broadway’s oldest theater offers tours showcasing its restored architecture, historic stage, and behind-the-scenes stories from more than a century of productions.
Apollo Theater
This legendary venue located in the heart of Harlem, has been the center stage for showcasing African-American talent since the 1930s.
BUSINESS
Federal Reserve Bank (high school groups only – limited availability)
Learn more about the role of central banking and visit the Gold Vault- a room situated 80 feet below street level and housing 1/4 of the world’s supply of gold bullion.
New York Stock Exchange
Stand outside the iconic building has been home to the Capital Markets since 1903. Talk with your guide and learn about trading activity.
Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at “The World’s Most Famous Arena”. Home to Knicks, Rangers and host to countless world-class events including legendary boxing matches and concerts.
Macy’s Herald Square Tour
The Macy’s Herald Square Tour explores the iconic flagship store’s history, architecture, and hidden gems, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s largest department stores.
Seminar with Business Executive
Meet with a Marketing Executive of Fortune 500 company to discuss trends in social media, advertising and networking.
FASHION
Costume Workshop
Meet with a Broadway costume designer to discuss how they design, source, and construct the clothes for actors in a production.
F.I.T.
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a leading college for fashion, design, and business. Visitors can explore its museum exhibitions on style, textiles, and culture.
Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, a Smithsonian Institution, is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design.
Garment Center
The Garment Center is New York’s historic fashion district, filled with designers, showrooms, and production spaces. Visitors experience the creative energy behind the city’s fashion industry and see where trends take shape.
Tenement Museum
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum offers immersive tours of restored apartments that reveal the lives of immigrant families. Visitors gain a powerful, personal look at New York’s history through real stories and preserved living spaces.
Museum of Art And Design
MAD collects, displays, and interprets objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Chinatown
New York City’s Chinatown is the largest concentration of Chinese in the western hemisphere. There are many small shops selling inexpensive souvenirs and knock off handbags, watches and sunglasses.
Little Italy
Walking beside the narrow, cobblestone streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine.
SoHo
An acronym for SOuth of HOuston (pronounced “how-stun”) Street, this eclectic neighborhood has a long history of appealing to New York City’s artistic community.
Greenwich Village
For over 100 years, this small area below 14th Street and west of Broadway has been a Mecca to the creative, rebellious and Bohemian.
Harlem
Harlem is a neighborhood in upper Manhattan, long known as a major African American cultural and business center.
RECREATION
Ellis Island
Ellis Island, situated just north of the Statue of Liberty, opened in 1892 and closed in 1954. Over that time more than 12 million immigrants passed through on their way to America. Today it is an Immigration Museum.
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure delivers fun for all ages including some of the most thrilling coasters in the country such as El Toro, Nitro, Jersey Devil and Batman.
Professional sporting event:
Yankees :: Mets :: Knicks :: Nets :: Rangers :: Devils
Famous 5th Avenue
Apple Flagship, Trump Tower, Tiffany, Saks, NBA Store, Zara, FAO Schwarz and more line this iconic shopping boulevard with dazzling window displays.
Macy’s
The world’s largest department store since 1902, Macy’s Herald Square is also home of the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Top of the Rock
Atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza, enjoy a sensational panoramic view of Manhattan from this world class observatory.
Trinity Church
Originally founded in 1697 and later rebuilt in 1846 after a fire, Trinity Church dominated the skyline of early lower Manhattan. Buried in the adjacent cemetery are Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton.
South Street Seaport
Visitors can explore maritime exhibits, enjoy shops and dining, and enjoy fabulous views underneath the Brooklyn Bridge from one of NYC’s oldest port districts.
ART
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Its 32 acres of floor space make it the largest art museum in the Western Hemisphere and over 5 million people visit the museum every year.
Museum of Modern Art
Founded in 1929, MoMA showcases groundbreaking modern and contemporary art, including masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and more.
Guggenheim Museum
Best known for its spiral architecture facade created by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim features exhibitions in world class modern art.
Whitney Museum
The Whitney Museum highlights outstanding American art, with a focus on modern and contemporary works. Visitors enjoy innovative exhibitions and sweeping city views from its tiered outdoor terraces.
Cloisters Museum
The Cloisters is a serene museum devoted to medieval European art, set within tranquil gardens. Visitors explore historic architecture, tapestries, and artifacts in a peaceful, immersive setting.
El Museo Del Barrio
New York City’s only Latino museum dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American art.
